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For high school students who are undocumented immigrants, finding money to pay for college is challenging. In Florida, like most states, they are not eligible for in-state tuition. But as Luc Cohen reports, a new youth-led group is trying to inform undocumented students of their options.
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For high school students who are undocumented immigrants, finding money to pay for college is challenging. In Florida, like most states, they are not eligible for in-state tuition. But as Luc Cohen reports, a new youth-led group is trying to inform undocumented students of their options.
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